Discover waterfalls, caves, and hikes

Enjoy a weekend full of adventure as you discover waterfalls, caves, and outstanding hikes. This two-day getaway combines the best of Grayson Lake with Carter Caves.

First, you’ll stand-up paddle to intoxicating waterfalls, explore hidden caves, and marvel at the natural beauty of Grayson Grotto. Next, head for Cascade Cave and X Cave for world-class hiking and underground exploration.

At night, you’ll stay in a cozy cabin in Carter Caves State Park, which also has a great visitor’s center and gift shop. Come immerse yourself in some of Kentucky’s best-kept secrets on this leisurely, beginner-friendly adventure.

*Stand Up Paddle Kentucky reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour director as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, or other unforeseen incidents.

Saturday morning, sit down to a deluxe breakfast to get you going for the day.

Drive to Clifty Boat Ramp and get ready to explore Grayson Lake on a paddleboard.

Saturday evening, return to the cabins for some relaxation time and a tour of Cascade Cave.

Share an evening meal with the group and relax.

Sunday morning, enjoy another delicious breakfast to prepare for exploring Tygarts Creek on the paddleboards.

This is water-dependent. Other options include hiking the Box Canyon Trail and exploring X Cave.

Say goodbye and head home.

Carter Caves State Park is located near Olive Hill in northeastern Kentucky. It is a few miles off of I-64. If you are coming from the north, the easiest route is I-75 to I-64 via Lexington. From Lexington, you are 1 hour and 15 minutes to the state park.

If you follow your GPS from Ohio, be aware that it WILL send you on some very small back roads.

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